GarethFlatlands

The Line 6 M series has a version of the Seek Wah but the filter settings are in set patterns, they're not individually settable so you're stuck with what they give you.

The Reiver. Was torn between that and the TKO as I've never had a tele but the Reiver just jumped out at me. I keep looking at that thread and willing the month to end so I can get paid and get my hands on it!

[quote name='eude' timestamp='1463989364' post='3055477'] Yup, if you want a custom made high end guitar at a very good price, I thoroughly recommend giving Alan a call! I would if I didn't have two already Eude [/quote] Already paid the deposit on one Very excited to be joining the ACG family.

Not sure if anyone who's been thinking about an AGC has seen this thread here:- [url="http://basschat.co.uk/topic/285186-guitar-sale/"]http://basschat.co.uk/topic/285186-guitar-sale/[/url]

I don't really follow the old school prog bands any more but there's some decent music with prog influences happening in Sheffield. Not sure if that's what you're after but you might find something to enjoy out of these. Gilmore Trail - instrumental post rock with a traditional 4 piece band setup. Currently in need of a drummer. [url="https://gilmoretrail.bandcamp.com/album/the-floating-world"]https://gilmoretrail.bandcamp.com/album/the-floating-world[/url] Fly On Byrd Fly On - More instrumental post rock influences but with synths and samples. [url="https://soundcloud.com/flyonbyrdflyon"]https://soundcloud.com/flyonbyrdflyon[/url] Awooga - Contemporary, heavy take on prog. [url="https://awooga.bandcamp.com/"]https://awooga.bandcamp.com/[/url] inFictions - More contemporary again but mellower than Awooga. I played bass/synths/glockenspeil/vibraphone/mandolin on this (not at the same time). [url="https://infictions.bandcamp.com/album/maps-of-revenge-and-forgiveness"]https://infictions.bandcamp.com/album/maps-of-revenge-and-forgiveness[/url]

Had a bad experience (well, several) with their aluminium cone cabs but I love my BDI-21. Best to read around and get user experiences with whatever you're looking at as they seem to vary between great for the price and terrible depending on the product.

[quote name='0175westwood29' timestamp='1462615168' post='3044354'] im guessing he ment ce-2 [/quote] That was my guess too, unless the OC2 has a detune feature like some other pitch shifting devices. I used to really like that sound on my PS5.

[quote name='warwickhunt' timestamp='1461535020' post='3035560'] Boss OC2. Had it 30 years and it has never flackered! [/quote] Isn't that an octaver?

Learn some theory. Play stuff you like so you're motivated to keep playing, then learn everything you can get your hands on even if you dislike it. The more you learn, the more you can always incorporate bits and ideas into your own stuff, even if it's from something you don't like. Bit basic but those are the 2 things that helped me the most over the years.

I always love seeing your builds come together. That sycamore EUB you did still makes me drool.

That's crazy money, I think I paid £450 for mine back in the day.

This caught my eye in the last cancer fundraiser on Reverb, sadly it quickly went out of my price range. Sounds fantastic.

[quote name='Schnozzalee' timestamp='1458937418' post='3012329'] Really like both of those! Congratulations [/quote] Yeah, I'm not jealous at all That Skelf is a beauty.

Nice, those look very cool. Glad to hear there's usable bass sounds in there too, seems like it would make an ideal all round home practice amp.

Forgot to rotate before uploading but you get the idea. Goes from a boost all the way up to an in your face but not over the top grind. The voice seems to be a bass cut/boost and the cut knob seems to roll off the high end. Very easy to dial in a great sound, we were a guitarist down so I left it on most of the time to fill the sound out. Worked like a charm and very low noise even when on maximum gain.

Tom's prototype was sadly out with another customer so he's very kindly hooked me up with a custom model someone ordered and he decided he liked so much he made one for himself! Bass distortion with clean and dirty level knobs, a pre gain "voice" control, 4 way selectable mids with level control and a "cut" knob. Not 100% sure what the voice and cut knobs do (hence the quote marks) despite him running through them with me briefly but I get to try it at practice tomorrow and see how many faces I can melt along the way.

I may be getting my hands on a prototype tomorrow for testing purposes. Obviously can't say any more at this stage but I'm very excited to give it a try at practice.

[quote name='Bradwell' timestamp='1449662016' post='2925650'] I'd love to try the 6505 Mini Head but they don't seem too common in the UK, I'd also have reservations about how loud it can be played cleanly (20 watts distorted will still be ridiculously loud). [/quote] I assume they're the same as the micro heads in which case Rich Tone in Sheffield have 2 in stock if you want a trip across the Pennines. [url="http://www.richtonemusic.co.uk/products/peavey_6505_micro_head_230gb.asp"]http://www.richtonemusic.co.uk/products/peavey_6505_micro_head_230gb.asp[/url]

[quote name='Musicman20' timestamp='1457529449' post='2999369'] Smashing Pumpkins - Mellon Collie. Stunning. [/quote] Love it, the production sounds a little flat on the louder tracks these days and there are a few misses on there but overall it's amazing. Still have the telephone directory sized guitar tab book too. Also love The Fragile by Nine Inch Nails. As fond as I am of Pink Floyd, I've always struggled to make it through The Wall. As amazing as parts of it are, it's very dour sounding and it reminds me of my days at a horrible primary school so that might be a factor.

[quote name='Thunderpaws' timestamp='1457509312' post='2999110'] Need to sell some stuff to get my hands on the 502T. Its beautiful. [/quote] Nice, you going to give it a review once you've had a bit of time with it?

Nice, understated and classy looking. There's a few in stock at Rich Tone, I might have to have a play next time I go in.

You'll still get change from £400 on the Mascis model, let us know if you try one and what you thought of it! The bridges seem to be a better design than the regular spec models so you'll save yourself £34-40 on a Mustang bridge upgrade too.

I own an '98 MIJ (or possibly CIJ, I can't recall and it's in a case atm) Jazzmaster and had a look at the Squiers a while ago when I was after a backup guitar. The ones with the regular JM/Jag pickups (Vintage Modified) didn't feel much like my Japanese version, the bodies were very thick and they felt a little clunky. The build quality was also very hit and miss, some looked OK but a couple were terrible. I had a look at the neck pocket and could see light through a gap between the neck heel and pocket on one of them. The build quality put me off plugging one in so I can't comment on the amplified tone. The J Mascis sig one played a lot better and seemed to be better quality overall so might be worth a look, although they are more expensive. If you can get to a shop with a few in stock it'd be worth having a look at them and picking a good one if they float your boat but I wouldn't buy one blind because of the build quality inconsistency. You might be able to get one of the Japanese models from the 90's for a more reasonable price (£500 very roughly) than a USA model but be warned, the pickups aren't accurate to the originals. The pickup windings are taller and don't go as far towards the edge of the housing as the originals and so the tone is different. They're not terrible but I didn't like them and swapped them out for a pair of Mojo pickups. As they're niche instruments, the prices of after market pickups are a lot higher than regular single coils or humbuckers so you might need to factor that into your budget. Any other questions, give me a shout.

I read ages ago (and can't be bothered trying to find any corroborating evidence now) that certain finishes can take years to fully cure, so that might account for at least some difference in tones over the time. As usual, it might not be better to your ears but it might sound more "vintage" once that's happened.

Line 6 M5 seconded, very cheap these days as well. Ampeg Octave Scrambler does octave up with an optional fuzz blend too. Gutted I can't seem to find the BYOC version I made at the minute for some reason.